Diagnostic Radiographer X1 Post

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Diagnostic Radiographer X1 Post, based in UMGUNGUNDLOVU HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE (IMBALENHLE CHC). This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 to R472,359 a year. How to apply: Applications should be forwarded to: The District Director Private Bag X9124 PETERMARITZBURG 3200 Attention: Human Resource Practices OR Hand Deliver to: 171 Hoosen Haffejee street 1st Floor, Reception Desk Reference number to quote: UMG12/2026 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provision of high-quality diagnostic radiography according to patient’s needs
• Take a supervisory role in all aspects of the Imaging department as delegated.
• Perform general administrative duties as required where necessary and appropriate.
• Conduct Radiography services at community level and PHC facility level
• Screen all clients that are eligible to testing using the digital Xray according to TUTTT
• Communicate Xray findings to the referring clinicians
• Play a key role in institutional radiographic policy making and planning for service delivery.
• Promote Batho Pele in execution of all duties for effective service delivery.
• Give information & health education to patients and clients on Radiography procedures
• Compile reports and statistics as required by the Programme.
• Inspect and use equipment professionally to ensure that they comply with safety standards
• Play an active role in the implementation of quality assurance and quality improvement programmes.
• Taking an active role to ensure that radiographic services comply with all Radiation Control legislation.
• Be actively involved in In-Service Training, Peer Review & CPD activities
• Supervise the outreach that is allocated to the Mobile unit.
• Participate in all outreach activities at the throughout the whole district.
• Conduct in-service training for the nurses and other clinicians on the digital Xray.
• Be part of the facility multidciplinary team
• Participation in shift and standby duties including nights, weekends and public Holidays.
• NB. (Imaging & Radiology Department) provides a 24-hour service to patients. Therefore, only candidates willing to participate in shift work should apply

Requirements

• Grade 12/ Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current registration with the SA Health Professionals Council as a Radiographer
• Driver’s licence
• Code 10 Divers Licence
• Radiographer GR1: R413 121- R472 359 pa Nil experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community service, and the appropriate/recognizable experience in respect of foreign qualifies not required to perform community service
• Radiographer GR2: R 482 499 to R550 389 pa: Minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience after registration as a radiographer with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualifies who have performed community service in the appropriate /recognizable experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of Foreign qualified not required to perform community service
• Radiographer GR3: R564 822 -683 808 pa minimum of 20 years with appropriate /recognizable experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community service, and 21 years appropriate/recognized experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified not required to perform community service.2
• Sound knowledge of diagnosed Radiography procedures, including computed tomography and fluoroscopy, and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of radiation control and safety measures.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety Acts
• Ability to communicate effectively and problem -solving skills
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to perform well with a team
• Ability to perform basic quality assurance tests.